Increasing risk of in-flight health problems

Increasing age of travellers and longer flights may increase the risk of health problems occurring during flights, according to new research.

23 Feb 2009

A review in The Lancet by researchers from the US suggests that authorities need to be aware of the risks of health problems such as blood clots and the potential for flu pandemics as an ageing population take to the skies.

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